Cable Television Compatibility

Time Warner Cable recently installed a Clear QAM device at St. Andrews. However, older television sets that are not equipped with QAM turners will not be able to access all of the HD channels in the current University line-up.

All televisions on campus must contain a QAM digital tuner to receive the channels. Older analog televisions are no longer compatible with the University’s cable tv system. Most televisions today are digital/QAM compliant, however less expensive or budget televisions may not be. To find out if your television has a QAM tuner, check the specifications in your owner's manual, or visit the manufacturer's website.

What is a QAM tuner and how do I know if my TV has one?

A QAM tuner allows your TV to tune to digital or HD channels. Most, but not all, TV’s that were made after 2006 have a QAM tuner built in.